Communication 334 - Media History & Comm. Policy

The technological developments that have influenced the growth and development of our electronic modes of communication. Forms of media including radio, television, telephones, videocassette recorders, satellites, cable TV, electronic mail, robotics, and computers. The basic approach to these forms is historical, with an examination of their social impact.

Open to Senior, Junior and Sophomore Communication majors only. Senior and Junior IT minors by permission of the Director of Undergraduate Studies contact ewest@comm.umass.edu.